There was 'absolute chaos' on the roads around Leeds city centre in January as work to remove a footbridge at Armley Gyratory was carried out. Long queues snaked along the likes of Wellington Road and Kirkstall Road as the council mapped out 18-mile diversions during some of the closures.placeholder image
There was 'absolute chaos' on the roads around Leeds city centre in January as work to remove a footbridge at Armley Gyratory was carried out. Long queues snaked along the likes of Wellington Road and Kirkstall Road as the council mapped out 18-mile diversions during some of the closures. | Steve Riding

17 pictures charting the key stories in Leeds across 2024 - including Harehills riots and Rob Burrow tributes

It’s been a remarkable year in Leeds, with plenty of eye-catching and significant stories.

The riots that broke out in Harehills in July were certainly a stand-out for the wrong reasons, but there was plenty more to engage readers during the last 12 months.

Whether it was annual community events, major crashes or evocative stories of human interest, our photographers have certainly been kept busy.

The below gallery features 17 photos taken by our photographers that highlight some of the significant stories of the last year.

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